Cyril (2021)
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Using a framework of the contemporary divide on racial justice, Cyril explores famed forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht’s observations on some of the most high-profile American murder cases of the 20th century. This docudrama combines the fictionalized story of a conservative white TV host (David Whalen) and a liberal black cameraman (Sam Lothard) interviewing the former Allegheny County medical examiner for a TV show with Dr. Wecht’s actual observations on real events. The film uniquely dissects the cases of JonBenet Ramsey, Nicole Brown Simpson, and the Kennedy assassination, among others. Based on a play by August Wilson protégé Mark Clayton Southers, Cyril offers a timely look at racism in America.
- Release date
- July 24, 2021
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Cyril H. Wecht as Self
- David Whalen as Jonathan
- Sam Lothard as David
- Susan McGregor-Laine as Flo
- Cherrita Southers as Medical Assistant #1
- Jenny Malarkey as Medical Assistant #2
Crew
- Andrew S. Paul · Director
- Mark Clayton Southers · Writer
- Monteze Freeland · Producer
- Elizabeth Reiss · Producer
- Joy Southers · Producer
- P.J. Gaynard · Cinematographer
- P.J. Gaynard · Editor